Unit 6 Section 2 Vocabulary

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The measure of how well soil supports plant growth

the horizon B is made up of this and consists of clay and other particles

the horizon A is made up of this and is a crumbly, dark brown soil that is a mixture of humus, clay, and other minerals

soil that is made up of equal parts of clay, sand, and silt

the solid layer of rock beneath the soil

The decayed organic matter in soil

The loose, weathered material on Earth's surface in which plants can grow

The loose layer of dead plant leaves and stems on the surface of the soil